Review & Photos of Sands Regency, Reno, NV
The Sands Regency is located in downtown Reno. It is next to the railroad tracks, across the street from the old
Sundowner Casino, and three blocks from the Virginia Street casinos. The Greyhound bus station is inside the Sands.
The property has undergone some renovations. It is sort of a generic casino (themeless),
but is notable for the following: large cheap rooms, large outdoor swimming pool, 10x odds craps, $2 single deck blackjack,
Mel's Diner, and a few national restaurant chain outlets (Arby's, Pizza Hut, and Tony Roma's).
The Sands Regency
Sand Regency Hotel -
The Sands Regency has large, cheap rooms (largest standard rooms downtown).
They also have the largest swimming pool in downtown Reno (outdoor). The pool area also has a bar and grill, and the Sands holds free pool parties during the Summer.
There are 800 rooms, 500 of which are non-smoking, and 50
handicap rooms and suites.
The Penthouse Jacuzzi & Health Club, located on the 17th floors, is available to all hotel guests.
It features a large Jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna, massages, and excercie facilities.
The Deuce Beauty Salon and Boutique is located on the main casino floor.
There is free parking in the lot or garage, as well as RV parking. Airport shuttle service
is provided, and there is a (seasonal) shuttle to and from the National Bowling Stadium (4 blocks away).
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View of the Sands Regency at Dusk
Entertainment @ Sands Regency -
Funny Bone Comedy Club features lounge seating and is non-smoking. Shows
are Wednesday through Sunday with two shows on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Sands also hosts special outdoor events such as the Summer pool parties, luaus, and various festivals throughout the year.
Sands Regency with Mel's Diner
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Nighttime View of the Sands Regency
Sands Regency Casino -
Sands Regency Casino doesn't have any particular theme, it is basically one big, flashy maze with slot machines, table games, keno, live poker, a sportsbook, and a BINGO parlor. .
The Regency is notable for its low limits ($2 blackjack) and favorable table game odds (10x odds craps), and
they stock a wide variety of slot machines (new titles and old favorites) in denominations from one cent up to
one dollar (600 machines).
The Pipeline Sports Lounge and Sportsbook at the Sands Regency features 35 television monitors, lots of seating, an extensive list of
brews and other beverages, and 99 cent shrimp cocktails.
Mom's Poker Room opens at 10AM and serves free pizza. They run a variety of tournaments and promotions.
Sands Bingo Parlor, with over 200 seats, has games from 10AM till 9PM daily.
Sands Regency Hotel and Casino
Sands Regency Dining Guide -
The dining choices are not as extensive as some of the other Reno casinos, and they tend more
towards inexpensive fast food and snacks.
- Fuzio Universal Pasta is open for lunch and dinner daily. The menu includes Italian pasta favorites as well as some Asian specialties such as Pad Thai and Shanghai Curry.
- Mel's Diner is open 24-hours and serves typical 50s-style diner food like burgers, fries, milkshakes, some homestyle entrees, and breakfast at all hours.
- Try Arby's or the Cabana Café for a quick snack or inexpensive meal. The Cafe serves coffee, bakery items, hot dogs, pizza, chicken, and
deli sandwiches. Most eveything is under $5.
- The Buffet at the Sands features cooked to order NY steak 7 nights a week ($11.99).
Sands Regency
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